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As biological diversity continues to shrink at an alarming rate, the loss of plant species poses a threat seemingly less visible than the loss of a... read full description

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Apr 06, 2009
Valerie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
One of the first books I read about the importance of heritage seeds, and locally grown food. Nabhan is a poetic science writer, and an excellent interviewer, he underscores that the problems faced by Native people in preserving their health and heritage is a problem we will all face.
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Jan 25, 2010
Blair rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Interesting, some pieces useful for a lecture I gave on local agriculture. Cited Basso and Diamond, so I feel like I've unconciously given myself a syllabus.
Jun 24, 2011
Liz rated it: 5 of 5 stars
It started out reading like a textbook, but quickly picked up. I thought the subject was interesting, and the book very beautifully written.
Apr 30, 2008
Patrick marked it as to-read
just read an article about this dude's new book "Renewing America's Food Traditions" but couldn't find a page for it here.
Oct 21, 2009
Andrea marked it as to-read
the first chapter is shit.
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